Got your PR approval? How to settle in Canada if you are an Approved Candidate?

Great job! You have finally passed every hindrance that came on your way to reach Canada. Before you find out the regards to settling new things in Canada, could it be said that you are as yet rewinding the whole journey from the very beginning which you have gone through to land in Canada?

Cut the rewinding tape at this moment! Indeed, you have arrived in Canada however the mission isn't yet accomplished. Settling in Canada doesn't mean the journey finally comes to a conclusion but it is only the start of a whole new life where you need to settle yourself down in a totally new climate. Your new journey begins right from that point when you arrive at the port of Canada with your PR letter.

So coming back now let’s discuss in detail what things you need to take care of to settle in Canada if you are an approved candidate.

Indeed, even it has been quite a while since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic in mid-2020. The Canadian government actually has a few COVID-related migration guidelines which each approved candidate should know like, giving the proof of negative Covid-19 test. Also, if you are fully vaccinated, you are not required to undergo 14 days quarantine after arriving. In the event that you are encountering any COVID-19 symptoms before leaving, then, at that point, it's generally an optimal choice to reschedule your traveling dates.

1) Activation of Permanent Residency-

It is pivotal to check with IRCC for any queries. Nonetheless, you have to likewise ensure that your affirmation of Permanent Residency is yet valid. Sometimes it is not yet activated. But don’t panic. It happens with almost everyone. IRCC has sufficient resources to renew your COPR.

The letter of COPR and Visa are the only affirmations that you have received so far as proof of your permanent residency. However, COPR will be initiated when you land at the primary port of entry in Canada. The migration official will request a few general questions at the time of your landing and if he/she is happy with the given details, he will sign and put a stamp on your COPR. Your COPR has all the information and you need to make sure that the information on your COPR matches the information given in your passport. If you’re allowable without any problems, the officer will:

• Permit you to come into Canada as a permanent resident
• Verify your Canadian mailing address where they will mail you your permanent resident card

If the address is changed within 180 days of arriving in Canada, you need to inform them through an online form.

2) Applying for SIN-

SIN refers to Social Insurance Number. It is an important task that is to be done in order to easily live in Canada and settle up your finances. Use your Permanent Resident Card to apply for SIN through mail or online. It is a 9 digit unique number given to everybody by the public authority to get different government schemes and benefits. It is an overall practice to protect your SIN number and not to tell anybody informally. You can also apply it to the Canadian Service Offices located at various places if you don’t have a permanent address in Canada as of now. This is an exceptionally smooth cycle. After visa/COPR reports check, Officials will give you a piece of paper on which your Social Insurance Number will be referenced with some more data. You will require this number while applying for different government benefits like, to pay taxes, medical advantages, investing money, and so forth finding various employment opportunities.

3) Applying for a Permanent Resident Card-

At the time of the interview, the immigration officer will ask you regarding your Permanent address. But don’t worry if you have none. He will give you a form named “ADDRESS NOTIFICATION – PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD” on which there will be some instructions regarding how to later update the address for a permanent resident card. You can even call on the PR card call center number given or even send a fax of the form at the PR card processing center or even process it through the online mode by using the given address. You will receive it in 6 weeks. The best method to apply for your PR Card is via calling the call center number. But make sure you are calling in the morning in the starting of the office hours or otherwise you will need to wait for long as they are already flooded with the calls.

4)Settling up your Finances and Opening a Bank Account-

Get an appointment with a trustworthy person who can assist you in settling up your Bank Account and other finances. Many banks give benefits to students and newcomers for opening a bank account like no transaction cost for 6 months or no minimum balance. Understand how you can quickly build your credit history to secure loans. Your advisor can make you accessible to a trusted platform designed for the newcomers to do commission-free international money transfers. Make realistic budgets. Try keeping some extra cash aside for contingencies. Try getting a credit card quickly to generate your credit history as it is very crucial. Everyone including your new employers and lenders sees your credit history to check whether you are financially stable or not.

5) Get your Provincial Health Card-

All your healthcare is funded by the Government of Canada. But to get these benefits you are required to get a Health Card. You can apply online or visit the provincial service office. Some provinces give the medical benefits right away from your landing whereas some come with a 3-5 month waiting period. But not all costs are covered. Prescription Drugs, cosmetic surgeries, dental care, hearing aids, private hospital rooms, and ambulance services are not covered.

So, we have covered everything important that you should take care of to settle in Canada after getting approval. But yeah! Don’t forget to Tim Horton's. You will feel that nothing is more important than Tim Horton's espresso in Canada, not even your high-paying jobs.

OK! Jokes apart. Kindly leave your important remarks assuming you have discovered some new information from this article. Feel free to get in touch with our Regulated Canadian Immigration consultants.